USPTO Reopens Comment Period for AI-Assisted Inventions Guidance
The USPTO is reopening the comment period for its guidance on inventorship for AI-assisted inventions, which was initially set to close on May 13, 2024, but has been extended.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Requests Feedback on Mortgage Fees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is soliciting public input on fees charged by mortgage providers and related settlement services in residential mortgage transactions.
OFAC Publishes List of Authorized Areas in Northeast and Northwest Syria
The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published a list of areas in northeast and northwest Syria where activities are permitted under a general license issued in accordance with the Syrian Sanctions Regulations, replacing a previously existing list made available on OFAC's website.
US Treasury Department Adopts New Syrian Sanctions Regulations
The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has finalized a rule updating the Syrian Sanctions Regulations to include provisions related to foreign sanctions evaders, Iran, and human rights, as well as new prohibitions, definitions, and general licenses.
U.S. Department of the Treasury Publishes Sanctions Regulations Determinations
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published two determinations related to sanctions on Russian harmful foreign activities, as mandated by the March 11, 2022, and April 6, 2022, Executive Orders, which were amended on December 22, 2023.
Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Notices and Correspondence Project Committee Meeting Rescheduled
The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Notices and Correspondence Project Committee meeting, originally scheduled for June 19, 2024, has been rescheduled to June 18, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time, and will now be held via teleconference.
IRS Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Extension of Information Collection Request for Form 5305-SEP
The Internal Revenue Service is requesting public comment on a proposed extension of information collection for Form 5305-SEP, a simplified employee pension plan, as part of its effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Approved Agency Information Collection Notice: Records to be Kept by Employers-Fair Labor Standards Act
The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor has announced that its information collection request for employer records under the Fair Labor Standards Act has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget. The collection, which was previously revised and extended, will now be effective through May 31, 2027.
Notice of Approved Agency Information Collection: Employment Information Form
The Wage and Hour Division has announced that its Employment Information Form information collection has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget, with revisions and an extension effective immediately through May 31, 2027, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.
SBA Eliminates Self-Certification for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is revising its regulations to implement a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (NDAA 2024), which eliminates self-certification for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses awarded Federal Government contracts or subcontracts that count towards agency or subcontracting goals.
Selected Economic Indicators from BCB Released on June 5, 2024
Brazil's Central Bank released a dataset of selected economic indicators on June 5, 2024, which includes various economic statistics and data points.
BCB releases Minutes of the 57th Comef Meeting
BCB released the Minutes of the 57th Comef Meeting, held on May 28th and 29th, 2024, following the meeting.
Romania to Join Unitary Patent System on 1 September 2024
The European Union is set to expand its intellectual property protections with the addition of Romania, which will join the Unitary Patent system on 1 September 2024, marking the 18th EU Member State to do so.
Administration for Children and Families Requests 3-Year Extension for Child and Family Services Reviews Information Collection
The Administration for Children and Families is requesting a 3-year extension of the Child and Family Services Reviews information collection, with no changes to the collection, until January 31, 2028.
Administration for Children and Families Requests Revisions to Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program
The Administration for Children and Families is requesting revisions to the Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program and a 3-year extension of approval, with an expiration date of March 31, 2026.
Notice of Meeting
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) announces a Special Emphasis Panel (SEP) meeting to discuss the Evaluation and Coordinating Center for the AHRQ/PCORI Learning Health System Embedded Scientist Training and Research Centers (U18).
Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee; Cancellation of Meeting
The June 6-7, 2024, meeting of the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee has been cancelled.
Office of Family Assistance Requests Three-Year Extension for Annual Report on Children in Foster Homes
The Office of Family Assistance is requesting a three-year extension for the form ACF-4125, with no changes to the form, until 6/30/2027.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Withdrawal
The US Federal Trade Commission is withdrawing a proposed collection of information related to agency activities, citing a lack of need for the collection.
Pure Magnesium From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that a Chinese company sold pure magnesium at less than normal value during the period of review from May 1, 2022, through April 30, 2023.
Organic Soybean Meal From India: Preliminary Results, Preliminary Intent To Rescind, in Part, and Partial Rescission of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that Shanti Worldwide made sales of organic soybean meal from India at below normal value during the period of review, while Shri Sumati Industries Pvt. Ltd. did not make bona fide sales, leading to potential rescission of the review for these companies.
Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire Rod From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily finds that POSCO and POSCO International Corporation sold carbon and alloy steel wire rod at prices below normal value in the United States from May 1, 2022, through April 30, 2023.
Polyethylene Terephthalate Resin From the Sultanate of Oman: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily found that OCTAL SAOC FZC did not sell polyethylene terephthalate resin at less than normal value during the review period of May 1, 2022, through April 30, 2023.
Circular Welded Non-Alloy Steel Pipe From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review and Final Determination of No Shipments; 2021-2022
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that Husteel Co., Ltd. and Hyundai Steel Company made sales of circular welded non-alloy steel pipe from the Republic of Korea at less than normal value during the period of review from November 1, 2021, through October 31, 2022.
Aluminum Extrusions From the Republic of Türkiye: Amended Preliminary Determination of the Less-Than-Fair-Value Investigation
The U.S. Department of Commerce is amending its preliminary determination in the less-than-fair-value investigation of aluminum extrusions from the Republic of Türkiye to correct ministerial errors, with the period of investigation spanning from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023.
Notice of Availability of Preliminary List of Potential National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors; Request for Comments
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced the availability of a preliminary list of potential national interest electric transmission corridors and is seeking public comments on the matter.
Self-Regulatory Organizations; MEMX LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Implement an Equity Rights Program
MEMX LLC has filed a proposed rule change to implement an equity rights program, which has taken immediate effect.
KEI Power Management, LLC; Notice of Application Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Motions To Intervene and Protests, Ready for Environmental Analysis, and Soliciting Comments, Recommendations, Terms and Conditions, and Prescriptions
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted for filing KEI Power Management, LLC's application and is soliciting motions to intervene and protests.
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation; Notice of Availability of Draft Environmental Assessment
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation has announced the availability of a draft environmental assessment for public review and comment.
FERC Form 580 Interrogatory on Fuel and Energy Purchase Practices; Notice of Request for Partial Waiver
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice requesting a partial waiver of FERC Form 580, which involves interrogatories on fuel and energy purchase practices.
NMRD Data Center III, LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204 Authorization
NMRD Data Center III, LLC has filed a supplemental notice for an initial market-based rate filing that includes a request for blanket Section 204 authorization.
NMRD Data Center II, LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204 Authorization
NMRD Data Center II, LLC has filed a supplemental notice for an initial market-based rate filing that includes a request for blanket Section 204 authorization.
DHS Submits Information Collection Request for I-864, I-864A, and I-864EZ Forms
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will submit the I-864, I-864A, and I-864EZ information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget for review and clearance, allowing an additional 30 days for public comments.
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes
The FAA proposes a new airworthiness directive for certain Bombardier Inc. Model BD-100-1A10 airplanes to address an unsafe condition related to the aft engine mount attachment bolts.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Renewal of AVIATOR Customer Satisfaction Survey
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) invites public comments on its intention to renew an information collection for the AVIATOR system, which aims to gauge user satisfaction and obtain benchmarking and feedback to ensure quality.
Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; Basler Turbo Conversions LLC
Basler Turbo Conversions LLC has submitted a petition to the FAA seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations, with the purpose of increasing public awareness and participation in the exemption process.
Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; American Mosquito Control Association
The American Mosquito Control Association has submitted a petition seeking relief from specified Federal Aviation Regulations, with the goal of increasing public awareness and participation in the FAA's exemption process.
Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines has submitted a petition seeking relief from specified Federal Aviation Regulations requirements, with the goal of increasing public awareness and participation in the FAA's exemption process.
Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; Clandestine Materials Detection
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has received a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations, aiming to improve public awareness and participation in the exemption process.
Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; Northwest Aerospace Technologies
Northwest Aerospace Technologies has submitted a petition seeking relief from specified Federal Aviation Regulations requirements, with the purpose of increasing public awareness and participation in the FAA's exemption process.
Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment on Surplus Property Release at the Wetumpka Albertville Regional Airport, Albertville, Alabama
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering a request from the City of Albertville, Alabama to waive a requirement for 2.06 acres of airport property at the Albertville Regional Airport.
Notice of Intent To Designate as Abandoned Turbine Conversions, Int. Supplemental Type Certificate No. SA4293WE
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) intends to designate Turbine Conversions, Int. Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. SA4293WE as abandoned due to unsuccessful contact attempts, enhancing aviation safety.
EPA Proposes Revision to Natural Gas STAR Program Information Collection Request
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on a proposed revision to its Natural Gas STAR Program information collection request, which would remove program partner reporting elements and extend the current approval through December 31, 2024.
EPA to Submit Information Collection Request for Water Quality Standards Regulation Renewal
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection request to renew the Water Quality Standards Regulation, set to expire on February 28, 2025.
U.S. NRC Issues Confirmatory Order to Mistras Group, Inc. Following Mediation
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has ordered Mistras Group, Inc. to document its commitments to address safety concerns following a mediation session over alleged falsification of calibration certificates at nuclear power plants.
NRC Extends Public Comment Period for Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Unit 1 License Renewal
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has extended the public comment period for the draft Site-Specific Environmental Impact Statement for the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Unit 1 license renewal, originally set to close on June 10, 2024.
US Department of Agriculture Requests Comments on Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 Information Collection Request
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking public input on extending a currently approved information collection request related to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2), which is part of the US government's efforts to support farmers and food producers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Horse Protection Amendments; Correction
The U.S. government has corrected errors in the amendatory instructions for the 'Horse Protection Amendments' rule, which was published in the Federal Register on May 8, 2024.
US ITC Launches Antidumping Duty Investigation into Thai Refrigerator-Freezers
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has initiated an antidumping duty investigation into large top-mount combination refrigerator-freezers imported from Thailand, with a preliminary deadline of July 15, 2024. The investigation aims to determine if these imports are sold at less than fair value, potentially harming the US market.
U.S. International Trade Commission to Investigate Certain Sensors and Products
The U.S. International Trade Commission has been asked to investigate allegations that SiOnyx, LLC is infringing on several patents related to sensors with pixels, and products containing these sensors, following a complaint filed on April 30, 2024.